Maintenance Section
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Every 1500 Service Hours or 9 Months
Inspect Ignition System (LP-Gas,
Gasoline & Dual Fuel Engines
Only)
1.
Disconnect Battery Cables.
2.
Remove and inspect the spark plugs. Replace
as required.
3.
Test secondary cables with an Ohmmeter.If
maximum resistance is higher than 25 kOhms,
repair and/or replace.
4.
Remove distributor cap and perform visual
inspection. Replace cap and rotor if corrosion is
found on the contacts.
5.
Inspect the ignition coil for cracks and heat
deterioration. Visually inspect the coil heat sink
fins. If any fins are broken replace as required.
G424(E) Engine
G430(E) Engine
(1) Spark Plug Cables
(2) Distributor Cap
Replace Spark Plugs (LP-Gas,
Gasoline & Dual Fuel Engines
Only)
1.
Disconnect Battery Cables.
2.
Using a gentle twisting motion remove the high
voltage cables from the spark plugs. Replace
any damaged cables.
3.
Remove the spark plugs.
4.
Gap the new spark plugs to the proper
specifications.
G424(E) Engine : 0.7 - 0.8 mm
G430(E) Engine : 0.9 mm
5.
Apply anti-seize compound to the spark plug
threads and install.
G424(E) Engine : 25 N•m (18 lb•ft)
G430(E) Engine : 30 N•m (22 lb•ft)
CAUTION
DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN THE SPARK PLUGS.
6.
Re-install the high voltage cables.
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